Carissa Desert Star
Carissa macrocarpa 'Desert Star' - Natal Plum
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Natal Plum is a very hardy, drought tolerant dense shrub with thick, glossy, round, dark green leaves. Profuse, large, star-shaped, sweetly scented flowers in Spring and Summer followed by red berries. Ideal for full sun and part shade in garden beds, borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, low hedging and pots.
| Colour — White | |
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Growth Width — 2.000m |
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Growth Height — 2.000m |
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Fragrant |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Frost Sensitive |
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Fruiting Period — Autumn |
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Light Requirements — Full sun, Part Shade |
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Soil Requirements — Well drained soil |
| Planting Advice | Incorporate planting compost such as Active 8, 50:50 with existing soil at time of planting, and water with Harvest once a week for the first 6 weeks. Keep well mulched. |
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| Watering needs | Allow soil to dry out between watering’s. Do not sit in saucers of water. |
| Pruning Advice | Lightly prune regularly in the warmer months to maintain shape and size. |